Language Arts

Our Language Arts block is an interdisciplinary approach to learning, infusing science and social studies into the process of learning to use our reading and writing skills to learn about the world around us. This year we will be using the module approach of Wit & Wisdom. Our first module is all about A Great Heart. In this module we will be learning about what it means to be a great heart, both literally and figuratively. Depending on how in depth we go with each subject, we will also study modules of extreme settings, the redcoats are coming, and myth making.

Math

Inside Outside School adopted a new math curriculum this year called Stepping Stones. We will be breaking into two main learning groups to teach 4th and 5th grade concepts. Whole group lessons are a mix of direct teaching of concepts, collaborative games to extend and enhance our understanding, and applied practice of specific concepts and skills. Students will also use stations for both independent learning and cooperative math games to further extend their understanding of math concepts taught in their group lessons.

Science

Our year's theme of "The Story of Us" will guide much of our science. We also have the introduction of our STEAM Lab this year, where much of our hands on experiments will be taking place. We are beginning this year with investigating our hearts and brains. What makes a strong heart and brain? We will begin with investigating our own heartbeats with stethoscopes and will follow the students' lead into where their curiosity and experiments take us next.

Social Studies

This year we will be using "The Story of Us" to guide our Social Studies. Beginning with ourselves, we will investigate what makes us....well, US. Learning about ourselves, what makes us tick, and where we come from, we will take a look at our own families and how we came to live in Texas. We will build concentric circles around the communities that define us...our families, our school, city, state, country, and world. We will work towards extending this into how we make the world a better place.